overlapped

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As these possible paths overlapped later in the experiment, they produced a detectable striped interference pattern that matched the predictions of quantum theory.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

War on Iran "overlapped significantly with the survey sample period," and comments on oil and gas spiked, she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The papers allege that his working hours at the school and with the city overlapped.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

She has also argued that Egyptian-owned airplanes that overlapped with Erika’s locations at times had connections to Israel, pointing to Egypt’s involvement in the plot.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

They calculate the many months that they were in that distant city together, on trips that had overlapped by weeks and once by months, unaware of each other’s presence.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri